Vintage Bottega Veneta Italian Violet Velvet Dress size_4 back and sleeves are black

back and sleeves are black wool

Feathers are hand painted with and dipped into gold paint

Ornate cluster work in both pieces

Elizabeth Taylor and Maria Callas

Modern US Size 6-8

Vintage Bottega Veneta Italian Violet Velvet Dress size_4 back and sleeves are blackThis gorgeous knee length dress by Bottega Veneta is composed of alternating crushed velvet stripes, and features a ribbon tie. The ribbon can be pulled up or down the waist, giving you the option of having a blouson type bodice, or a drop waist dress. The dress has two sets of shoulder straps, giving it an elegant open shoulder, as well as creating a beautiful and dainty small drape in the back. Modern US Size 4 *All MRS Couture garments and